Transformer Replacement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), the Management & Operating Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified vendors for Transformer Replacement services at the Specific Manufacturing Capability (SMC) facility in Idaho Falls, ID. This initiative aims to maintain reliable electrical infrastructure and facility integrity. The EOI is the initial step to identify potential bidders for a future Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The scope of work for this project may include:
- Removal and disposal of the existing transformer.
- Installation of a new transformer and associated electrical connections.
- Construction and/or modification of duct banks for cable routing.
- Sewer work as required for infrastructure adjustments.
- Compliance with applicable DOE, electrical, and safety standards.
- Testing and commissioning to confirm operational readiness.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Expression of Interest)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Applicable Regulations: The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts exceeding $2,000 for construction, alteration, or repair at INL. Construction work within the 890-square mile INL site boundary is also subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement (SSA), though work at Idaho Falls facilities is exempt from the SSA.
- EOI Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026
- Published Date: February 25, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors should submit an Expression of Interest including:
- Company name and point of contact.
- Description of relevant transformer replacement and civil work capabilities and experience.
- NAICS codes and business size classification.
- Any existing DOE or federal contracting experience (if applicable). Submissions should be sent to Chase.Egbert@inl.gov.
Additional Notes
This EOI is for market research and vendor identification; only select respondents may be invited to participate in a subsequent RFP process. Respondents should mark any business-sensitive or proprietary information accordingly.